Grilled trout, flavored with butter and garlic

This trout, marinated and prepared with butter and garlic, can be cooked just as well on an outdoor grill or a stovetop grill pan: just remember to turn on the exhaust fan if you’re indoors, as it can get smoky!

We opted for the outdoor grill this time. The result? Incredibly flavorful and tender fish that pairs perfectly with a side of polenta. We served it with a yogurt-based sauce, but honestly, it’s just as tasty on its own. It all comes down to your personal taste.

Ingredients: (for 4 servings)

• 4 large trout
• 100 ml olive oil
• 1 lemon
• A few sprigs of fresh basil
• A few sprigs of fresh parsley
• A few sprigs of fresh dill (or dried, if preferred)
• 2 medium garlic bulbs
• Pepper
• Salt
• Butter

Preparation:

Clean the trout thoroughly and allow it to drain. In a food processor, combine the olive oil, one peeled and chopped head of garlic, the zest of a lemon (make sure to wash the lemon well with dish soap and a scrubbing sponge beforehand), the juice from half a lemon, freshly ground pepper, parsley, dill, and basil. Blend everything until finely chopped and well combined into a uniform mixture.

Peel the second head of garlic and slice the cloves thinly. Cut four pieces of kitchen twine, long enough to tie around each trout. Using a pastry brush, coat the inside of each fish thoroughly with the marinade. Add 1–2 small pieces of butter and 4–5 garlic slices to the cavity. Carefully tie each fish with a piece of twine to hold everything in place. Then, brush the outside of the fish with the remaining marinade on both sides and finish by generously sprinkling them with salt.

Place the prepared fish in a tray. If any marinade remains, pour it evenly over the fish once they’re all arranged. Cover the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2–3 hours to allow the flavors to develop.

Get the grill ready, ensuring the heat is moderate, not too high. Grill the trout until the skin becomes nicely crisp, keeping an eye on it to avoid burning, as the fish cooks fairly quickly.

If you try the recipe, let me know how you liked it! 😊

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